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Frederick C. Schultz, Jr.
Mr. Schultz, 38, has had a prosthetic
left eye since 1996. The best corrected
visual acuity in his right eye is 20/20.
Following an examination in 2010, his
ophthalmologist noted, ‘‘Mr. Schultz has
sufficient vision to operate a
commercial vehicle.’’ Mr. Schultz
reported that he has driven straight
trucks for 16 years, accumulating
166,400 miles, tractor-trailer
combinations for 15 years, accumulating
156,000 miles, and buses for 2 years,
accumulating 20,000 miles. He holds a
Class A CDL from New York. His
driving record for the last 3 years shows
one crash and no convictions for
moving violations in a CMV.
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Steve C. Sinclair
Mr. Sinclair, 60, has had amblyopia in
his right eye since birth. The best
corrected visual acuity in his right eye
is 20/200 only and in his left eye, 20/
15. Following an examination in 2010,
his optometrist noted, ‘‘In my opinion,
Mr. Sinclair has demonstrated with his
many long years of driving that his
vision is sufficient to perform the
driving tasks required to operate a
commercial vehicle.’’ Mr. Sinclair
reported that he has driven straight
trucks for 30 years, accumulating 1.5
million miles. He holds a Class C
operator’s license from Iowa. His
driving record for the last 3 years shows
one crash and no convictions for
moving violations in a CMV.
Eugene J. Smith, Jr.
Mr. Smith, 57, has had histoplasmosis
in his left eye since 1999. The best
corrected visual acuity in his right eye
is 20/15 only and in his left eye, 20/150.
Following an examination in 2010, his
ophthalmologist noted, ‘‘The vision
deficiency is stable at this time and is
not expected to worsen. His right eye is
entirely normal and he has 160 degrees
of horizontal field in both eyes. This
certifies medically that the patient has
sufficient vision to perform any driving
tasks and operate a commercial vehicle
and should be allowed to perform these
tasks.’’ Mr. Smith reported that he has
driven tractor-trailer combinations for
35 years, accumulating 5.2 million
miles. He holds a Class A CDL from
Wisconsin. His driving record for the
last 3 years shows no crashes and no
convictions for moving violations in a
CMV.
Daniel M. Veselitza
Mr. Veselitza, 70, has had amblyopia
in his left eye since childhood. The best
corrected visual acuity in his right eye
is 20/25 only and in his left eye, 20/80.
Following an examination in 2010, his
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optometrist noted, ‘‘According to these
guidelines his best-corrected visual
acuity in the right eye is sufficient to
perform driving tasks required to
operate a commercial vehicle.’’ Mr.
Veselitza reported that he has driven
straight trucks for 3 years, accumulating
33,000 miles. He holds a Class A CDL
from Nevada. His driving record for the
last 3 years shows no crashes and no
convictions for moving violations in a
CMV.
John E. Westbrook
Mr. Westbrook, 60, has had amblyopia
in his right eye since childhood and a
prosthetic left eye since childhood. The
best corrected visual acuity in his right
eye is 20/30. Following an examination
in 2010, his optometrist noted, ‘‘Patient,
John Westbrook, does have sufficient
vision to perform the driving tasks
required to operate a commercial
vehicle.’’ Mr. Westbrook reported that he
has driven straight trucks for 15 years,
accumulating 900,000 miles and tractortrailer combinations for 10 years,
accumulating 800,000 miles. He holds a
Class A CDL from Louisiana. His driving
record for the last 3 years shows no
crashes and no convictions for moving
violations in a CMV.
Request for Comments
In accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e)
and 31315, FMCSA requests public
comment from all interested persons on
the exemption petitions described in
this notice. The Agency will consider all
comments received before the close of
business November 22, 2010. Comments
will be available for examination in the
docket at the location listed under the
ADDRESSES section of this notice. The
Agency will file comments received
after the comment closing date in the
public docket, and will consider them to
the extent practicable. In addition to late
comments, FMCSA will also continue to
file, in the public docket, relevant
information that becomes available after
the comment closing date. Interested
persons should monitor the public
docket for new material.
Issued on: October 14, 2010.
Larry W. Minor,
Associate Administrator, Office of Policy and
Program Development.
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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS
AFFAIRS
Advisory Committee on Disability
Compensation; Notice of Meeting
The Department of Veterans Affairs
(VA) gives notice under Public Law 92–
463 (Federal Advisory Committee Act)
that the Advisory Committee on
Disability Compensation will meet on
October 25–26, 2010, in the Chandelier
Ballroom at the St. Regis Hotel, 923 16th
Street, NW., Washington, DC, from 8
a.m. to 3 p.m. The meeting is open to
the public.
The purpose of the Committee is to
advise the Secretary of Veterans Affairs
on the maintenance and periodic
readjustment of the VA Schedule for
Rating Disabilities. The Committee is to
assemble and review relevant
information relating to the nature and
character of disabilities arising from
service in the Armed Forces, provide an
ongoing assessment of the effectiveness
of the rating schedule, and give advice
on the most appropriate means of
responding to the needs of Veterans
relating to disability compensation.
The Committee will receive briefings
on issues related to compensation for
Veterans with service-connected
disabilities and other VA benefits
programs. Public comments will be
received at 2 p.m. each day. Public
comments will be limited to three
minutes each. Individuals wishing to
make oral statements before the
Committee will be accommodated on a
first-come, first-served basis.
Individuals who speak are invited to
submit 1–2 page summaries of their
comments at the time of the meeting for
inclusion in the official meeting record.
The public may submit written
statements for the Committee’s review
to Robert Watkins, Designated Federal
Officer, Department of Veterans Affairs,
Veterans Benefits Administration,
Compensation and Pension Service,
Regulation Staff (211D), 810 Vermont
Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20420 or
e-mail at Robert.Watkins2@va,gov. Any
member of the public wishing to attend
the meeting or seeking additional
information should contact Mr. Watkins
at (202) 461–9214.
Dated: October 17, 2010.
By Direction of the Secretary.
Vivian Drake,
Acting Committee Management Officer.
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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS
Advisory Committee on Disability Compensation; Notice of Meeting
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) gives notice under Public
Law 92-463 (Federal Advisory Committee Act) that the Advisory Committee
on Disability Compensation will meet on October 25-26, 2010, in the
Chandelier Ballroom at the St. Regis Hotel, 923 16th Street, NW.,
Washington, DC, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. The meeting is open to the
public.
The purpose of the Committee is to advise the Secretary of Veterans
Affairs on the maintenance and periodic readjustment of the VA Schedule
for Rating Disabilities. The Committee is to assemble and review
relevant information relating to the nature and character of
disabilities arising from service in the Armed Forces, provide an
ongoing assessment of the effectiveness of the rating schedule, and
give advice on the most appropriate means of responding to the needs of
Veterans relating to disability compensation.
The Committee will receive briefings on issues related to
compensation for Veterans with service-connected disabilities and other
VA benefits programs. Public comments will be received at 2 p.m. each
day. Public comments will be limited to three minutes each. Individuals
wishing to make oral statements before the Committee will be
accommodated on a first-come, first-served basis. Individuals who speak
are invited to submit 1-2 page summaries of their comments at the time
of the meeting for inclusion in the official meeting record.
The public may submit written statements for the Committee's review
to Robert Watkins, Designated Federal Officer, Department of Veterans
Affairs, Veterans Benefits Administration, Compensation and Pension
Service, Regulation Staff (211D), 810 Vermont Avenue, NW., Washington,
DC 20420 or e-mail at Robert.Watkins2@va,gov. Any member of the public
wishing to attend the meeting or seeking additional information should
contact Mr. Watkins at (202) 461-9214.
Dated: October 17, 2010.
By Direction of the Secretary.
Vivian Drake,
Acting Committee Management Officer.
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